Alpha coop African Groceries food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Eastleigh
Alpha coop African Groceries holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the distributor that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Alpha coop African Groceries was inspected on 15 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Unit 8A Seddul Bahr Allington Lane West End Southampton SO30 3HP, SO30 3HP
How it compares in Eastleigh
A 2 is rare: only 7 of 848 rated places in Eastleigh score this low, about one in 121. By contrast 83% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 706 | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ← Alpha coop African Groceries | |
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Alpha coop African Groceries the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Alpha coop African Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Saint James' Church of England Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Best Fry Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Bakers Dozen Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| ASDA Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Co-Operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| 4Wards Multi-Activity Other catering premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Wellstead Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Alpha coop African Groceries
What is Alpha coop African Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Alpha coop African Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Eastleigh Council on 15 May 2026.
Is Alpha coop African Groceries safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The distributor is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Alpha coop African Groceries last inspected?
Alpha coop African Groceries was last inspected on 15 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alpha coop African Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alpha coop African Groceries compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 848 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, while Alpha coop African Groceries holds a 2. 7 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Alpha coop African Groceries and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Eastleigh, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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